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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paul Feldman makes his living delivering what to offices?
(a) Cheese trays.
(b) Paper.
(c) Ink cartridges.
(d) Bagels.

2. Which economist and philosopher does Levitt cite at the end of his introduction?
(a) Adam Smith.
(b) Karl Marx.
(c) Jeremy Bentham.
(d) John Stuart Mill.

3. Which film boxer do the authors cite in their discussion of honesty in sports?
(a) Terry Malloy.
(b) Rocky Balboa.
(c) Apollo Creed.
(d) Jake LaMotta.

4. In the media, what term is given to the new, more dangerous violent criminal in the 1990s?
(a) Superpredator.
(b) Droog.
(c) Enhanced threat.
(d) Hyperstatistic.

5. How do teachers most often cheat on standardized tests?
(a) They allow children to have books out.
(b) They never administer the test.
(c) They read the answers to the children.
(d) They erase wrong answers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his introduction, what does Levitt say he wants to replace with honest assessment?

2. What percentage of people actually pays for Paul Feldman's wares?

3. Which of the following is not a bit of specialty information Levitt says a real estate owner claims to have?

4. What action led to a reduction in blood donors in the 1970s?

5. Which of the following is not affected by the rank of a sumo wrestler?

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